Life of Plenty

On this episode of the Life Of Plenty podcast, #1 New York Times Best Selling Author Ruta Sepetys joins the show to discuss what makes storytelling so life-changing. They highlight her life, the stories that helped shape it, her work in song writing, and her life as an extremely accredited author.

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On this episode of the Life of Plenty podcast, hear the new and exciting book challenge put on by the Plenty Downtown Bookshop, and see how you can earn yourself some points!

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Join Lisa Uhrik and Ashley Michaels as they discuss how you can help raise money for a good cause while also enjoying some incredible music from local teachers at the same time.

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On this episode of the Life of Plenty podcast, Lisa Uhrik and Ashley Michael discuss the sharp decline in reading amongst families across the United States. They discuss what family reading can do for children's growth as well as the multitude of benefits it can bring to families as a whole.

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On this episode of the Life of Plenty podcast, hosts Lisa Uhrik and Ashley Michael discuss the world of children's books, and how finding a good book for your child can make all the difference in their life. They also talk about self-care literature, and how it can make an instant impact on your every day life!

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On this episode of the Life of Plenty podcast, Lisa Uhrik and Ashley Michael interview one another about the books they've been reading all of 2025! They give suggestions and go into depth on the fun and exciting world of reading!

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In this episode of Life of Plenty, Lettie Collier joins hosts Lisa Uhrik and Ashley Micheals to share her lifelong love of reading. She talks about growing up speaking Spanish, learning to read in English, and falling in love with books like Little House on the Prairie, The Baby-Sitters Club, and Judy Blume. Lettie shares how she’s fostered a reading culture in her home with her sons and discusses her book club, the Literary Libation Society. She also highlights her current favorite authors—including Joan Didion, Jane Austen, and V.C. Andrews—and offers recommendations for deep, thoughtful readers.

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Ashley Michael sits down with Cigi England to talk about her journey to Tennessee, her passion for books, and her growing impact on the Cookeville community. Cigi reflects on how her love of reading has guided her entrepreneurial path. The two discuss the creation of The Exceptional Bean—a non-profit coffee shop built entirely through local support to employ individuals with special needs—and the boutique and antique offerings Cigi has cultivated. They also dive into the books that inspire their work, including Shopkeeping by Peter Miller and We Might Just Make It After All by Elyce Arons.

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Two very special guests join The Life Of Plenty podcast! Ann Kjellberg is a co-founder of The New York Times Book Review, award winning journalist, and writer/editor. Calvin Crosby, an independent bookstore and nonprofit founder for work with indigenous people from Utah, while also starting the California Independent Bookstore Association. Both guests join the show to discuss how they're related to the world of books, where their love for books came from, and all of the exciting and special things they've been able to accomplish in their illustrious careers!

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Host Lisa Uhrik gives special cliff notes on The Anxious Generation by Ryan Dalton. This book is more than just a book, as it is really a community wide effort helping to bring light to the rewiring of the young generations' brains. Listen as Lisa gives insightful details, notes, and more on The Anxious Generation!

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